North Dakota § 39-06-03 - No operator's license to certain individuals

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-06-03 — No operator's license to certain individuals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 39-06-03. No operator's license to certain individuals

The director may not issue an operator's license: 1. To an individual who is under the age of sixteen years, except that the director may issue an instructional permit under section 39-06-04, a restricted permit under section 39-06-05, or a license under section 39-06-17. 2. To an individual whose license has been suspended or revoked in this state or in any other state during the suspension, except under section 39-06.1-03 or 39-06.1-11, or to any person whose license has been revoked, except under sections 39-06-35, 39-06-36, and 39-06.1-11. 3. To an individual who has previously been adjudged to be afflicted with or suffering from any mental disability or disease and who has not at the time of application been restored to competency by the methods provided by law. 4. 5. 6. 7. To an individual who is required by this chapter to take an examination, unless the individual has successfully passed such examination. To an individual who is required under the laws of this state to deposit security or file proof of financial responsibility and who has not deposited the security or filed the proof. To an individual if the director has good cause to believe that the individual by reason of physical or mental disability would not be able to operate a motor vehicle with safety. To an individual when the director has good cause to believe that the operation of a motor vehicle on the highways by that individual would be inimical to public safety or welfare.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-06-03

What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-06-03 cover?

Section 39-06-03 ("No operator's license to certain individuals") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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